Before I could process it, Anna returned and found me there. She confessed everything: an affair with her boss, a baby from that affair, and the fallout with her husband, Jason, who left when he discovered the truth. She was overwhelmed, ashamed, and scared to ask for my help, thinking she had failed me.
I held her as she broke down, reassuring her that my love was unconditional. “I didn’t sacrifice everything for you to shut me out now,” I told her. “I’m here for you and Stella, no matter what.”
Two weeks later, I’m still with her, helping her rebuild her life. Some blessings come in unexpected forms, and while Stella’s arrival was tied to pain, she’s a gift. Now, I’m determined to hold her ex-boss accountable for exploiting his position. This story isn’t over, but we’re moving forward—together.